Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🥛 250 ml of lukewarm milk | 🧂 2 tsp of salt |
| 🌾 500 g of wheat flour | 🍬 1 tsp of sugar |
| 👩🍳 1 cube of fresh yeast (42 g) | 💧 1 liter of water |
| 🥄 50 g of baking soda | 🌟 3 tbsp of lukewarm milk (for the mixture) |
Utensils
| 🥣 Large bowl | 🍶 Measuring cup |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🧪 Slotted spatula |
| 🍳 Baking sheet | 🔥 Pot |
| 🧂 Strainer | 🔪 Knife |
| 📏 Ruler or string | 🥯 Cooling rack |
Step-by-step preparation
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 60 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
STEP 1: In a bowl, mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest until the mixture foams.
STEP 2: In a large container, pour the flour and make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture.
STEP 3: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until you obtain a smooth and elastic texture. Let it rise for 60 minutes.
STEP 4: Preheat the oven to 220°C and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
STEP 5: Deflate the dough and then divide it into small portions. Shape each portion into a pretzel.
STEP 6: Boil water and add baking soda to it. Dip the pretzels for a few seconds in the water.
STEP 7: Place the pretzels on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with salt. Bake for 15 minutes until they are golden brown.
Making crispy homemade pretzels is within everyone’s reach! With simple ingredients like flour, yeast, and lukewarm water, you can create a tasty dough. Don’t forget to add baking soda to the water for soaking; it makes your pretzels even crispier. Shape your pretzels well, respecting tradition as it adds charm to your culinary creations.
Baking is a key step; keep an eye on them to achieve a beautiful golden color. Serve them hot, accompanied by your favorite mustard or any other condiment of your choice. Prepare your homemade pretzels and enjoy every bite!
